Hantavirus scare a wake-up call: Why India must build its disease X defencesA recent hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship echoes past pandemic scares. Experts warn Disease X, a future unknown pathogen, is a near cer...
24 May, 2026, 11.21 PM IST
Pakistan's water mismanagement pushes Rawalpindi, Islamabad towards crisisRawalpindi and Islamabad face a severe water crisis. Daily demand exceeds supply by over 60 million gallons. Residents struggle for basic w...
23 May, 2026, 03.37 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Martin Luther King Jr. — “Perhaps the worst sin in life is knowing right and not....” Hidden truth by MLK: you know what’s right— but what are you doing with it today, and why silent inaction remains the biggest moral failure?Quote of the day by Martin Luther King Jr inspires global readers searching for moral responsibility and life direction. Hidden truth by Ma...
04 May, 2026, 10.32 PM IST
Supreme court panel defines minimum ICU standards, outlines staffing norms and infrastructure requirementsThe Supreme Court has mandated minimum standards for ICUs, covering infrastructure, equipment, and staffing. States must submit action plan...
27 Apr, 2026, 02.32 PM IST
How Toyota's CSR initiative taught rural Karnataka hygiene habitsToyota Kirloskar Motor's ABCD program transformed rural Indian schools by tackling hygiene beliefs. Children became agents of change, promo...
26 Apr, 2026, 08.51 PM IST
How to clean a mixer grinder jar properly: A quick method that removes odor and residueBlenders and mixers require thorough cleaning beyond a quick rinse to prevent residue buildup, odors, and microbial growth. Immediate clean...
22 Apr, 2026, 05.46 PM IST
The myth of India’s extreme inequality: What the data gets wrongRecent studies reveal a misrepresentation of income inequality in India, challenging the commonly accepted pre-tax Gini coefficient of 0.61...
20 Apr, 2026, 11.47 PM IST
Andhra’s new gold mine could change India’s import storyIndia is set to launch its first large-scale private gold mine, the Jonnagiri project in Andhra Pradesh, aiming to boost domestic productio...
19 Apr, 2026, 12.19 PM IST
Drops Of Essential Oil On The Inside Of The ToiletA popular home hack of adding essential oils to toilet bowls for odor control is questioned by science. While these oils offer a pleasant s...
08 Apr, 2026, 02.45 PM IST
Why Homes Used to Be Less Airtight And How That HelpedHomes of the past were naturally ventilated, offering health advantages by expelling pollutants. Modern construction prioritizes energy eff...
01 Apr, 2026, 05.47 PM IST
Reckitt backs efforts to address health challenges faced by sanitation workersReckitt is driving a national movement to enhance India's sanitation economy by fostering sanitation entrepreneurs and modernizing school s...
19 Feb, 2026, 01.46 PM IST
Noida Authority identifies 65 vulnerable spots, sets deadlines for fixes after techie's deathNoida is addressing 65 hazardous spots after a recent tragedy. The Noida Authority will fix 52 locations within a week. Other departments h...
28 Jan, 2026, 09.07 PM IST
Parliamentary panel flags slow rollout of safety gear, health benefits under NAMASTE sanitation schemeA parliamentary panel has warned about gaps in providing safety gear to sanitation workers. The NAMASTE scheme aimed to improve conditions....
21 Aug, 2025, 04.46 PM IST
Delhi airport to enforce rigorous social-distancing norms once passenger flights resumeThe GMR group-led DIAL said it will continue to regularly sanitize the "high-contact surfaces" like chairs, elevators; close washrooms for ...
24 Apr, 2020, 03.38 PM IST
Community engagement and involvement crucial for Swachh BharatDespite the increased focus under the Swachh Bharat Mission on improving sanitation services, there remains a gap between what communities ...
13 Aug, 2019, 07.02 PM IST
Corporates could be more impressive ambassadors for sanitation programmes than Vidya Balan: Birender SinghSingh called upon corporates to extend their support for construction of two crore toilets under the MNREGA scheme of his ministry.
25 Jun, 2015, 04.36 PM IST
Government funds for sanitation inadequate, private sector should pool inMore people die from inadequate sanitation-related causes in India everyday than 10 aeroplanes filled with 200 people each.
09 Feb, 2012, 02.12 PM IST